Bangladesh's export earnings from leather goods and footwear are concentrated in 10 countries, with these markets buying roughly 80 percent of the total shipments from the nation in the fiscal year 2022-23.

Global buyers for leather goods and footwear now want their orders delivered faster than before, requiring local manufacturers to respond promptly. And this calls for easing customs procedures and ensuring faster clearance of goods to facilitate export growth, according to market players..

Bangladesh is rapidly emerging as a dependable source of leather goods and footwear for many foreign buyers owing to low prices and good quality, according to industry people.

The Bangladesh Leather Footwear and Leather goods International Sourcing Show (BLLISS) will be of three days

The exports of leather footwear from Bangladesh declined 4.28 per cent year-on-year in July-May of the ongoing financial year owing to lower orders from Europe, the main market, official figures showed. 

Growth in leather footwear exports from Bangladesh was unsatisfactory in the first seven months of the current financial year as the economic fallout of the Russia-Ukraine war has been weighing down shipments since September, according to industry people. 

On Friday, 1 July, 2022 local leather-brand, Gootipa launched its first showroom at Saptak Square, Rd 27 Dhanmondi. Gootipa, one of the exclusive leather-product brands of Bangladesh, started its journey online back in 2016. After gaining huge confidence amongst its buyers, this is the first time the brand has ventured on an offline journey, especially after taking into consideration the enthusiasm and the growing demand of online shoppers.

Leather offers character through their textures, colours and are often an indication of luxury. That being said, if you are willing to spend a little more for a leather bag then chances are it’s a special piece and you should care for it accordingly.

Exports grew by 9.01 percent year-on-year to $3.32 billion in May riding on the higher shipment of garment items, Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) reveals.

Country's export earnings register a healthy growth of 13.73 percent totaling $2,749.34 million in this November against $2,417.43 million fetched during the corresponding period last year.